James Franks is a Partner/Principal in the Advisory Services practice of Ernst & Young LLP. James is the Americas Oil & Gas Advisory Lead. James has deep experience in operations both as a consultant and an operating executive covering Capital Intensive industries such as Oil & Gas and Utilities. Specific areas of expertise include: Capital Budgeting Procure-to-Pay, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Materials & Production planning, Logistics Operations, & Distribution Operations, & Procurement James has been both an acting Chief Procurement Officer and a close advisor to many over his 20 years in the Industry.